Best 8 Dark Cherry Cola Salad With Cream Cheese And Pecans Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of Dark Cherry Cola Salad with Cream Cheese and Pecans, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate any gathering. This classic salad, with its vibrant red cherries, fizzy cola, creamy cheese, and crunchy pecans, offers a unique blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes that will leave you craving more. Alongside this star dish, discover two additional recipes that showcase the versatility of cola in cooking: Cola-Glazed Ham, where cola adds a sweet and smoky glaze to a succulent ham, and Cola Cake, a moist and flavorful cake infused with the essence of cola. Embark on this culinary adventure and let your taste buds be captivated by the magic of cola-infused dishes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DARK CHERRY COLA SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS



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I have been making this since I was in highschool! It is a wonderful jello salad that family and friends request often! A lovely addition to any holiday table!

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 oz.) box dark cherry jello (black cherry)
1 cup hot water
16 oz. cola
3/4 tsp. lemon juice
4 oz. cream cheese, very cold, cut into tiny cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can dark sweet cherries, drained, cut in half (*save juice for another use such as adding it to your glass of iced tea)

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve jello in hot water. Cool. Add cola and refrigerate til gelatin is slightly thickened. Stir in cherries, nuts and cream cheese. Pour into jello mold and chill til completely set.

CHERRY COCA-COLA JELLO SALAD



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Provided by Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 ounces canned dark, sweet cherries ((pitted))
20 ounces crushed pineapple
6 ounces black cherry gelatin ((or regular cherry))
12 ounces Coca-Cola
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
8 ounces whipped topping
maraschino cherries for garnish, (if desired)

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving the liquid in a measuring cup. Set fruit aside, and add enough water to measuring cup to make 2 cups of liquid.
  • Add liquid to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and add cherry gelatin, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved completely. Stir in Coca-Cola. Put in fridge and COOL ONLY for 30-40 minutes.
  • Combine drained cherries, pineapple, pecan and coconut. After gelatin has cooled for 30-40 minutes. Stir fruits and nuts into gelatin. Carefully pour into 9x13 or trifle or serving dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate for gelatin to set completely. About 3-4 hours.
  • Combine cool whip and cream cheese. Top Cherry Coco-Cola Salad and serve. Add Maraschino cherries for garnish, if desired.

BING CHERRY SALAD



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This is a salad my great grandma use to make and is one of my favorites to eat during the holiday season. Most people make this creamy by melting the cream cheese or dissolving it in the juice. We actually add small chunks of the cheese after the mix has cooled. So you have a clear gelatin with little white chunks in it. So good!

Provided by Lorah Marie Hodges

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (15 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries in water
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage, or as needed.
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O®

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple juice and cherry water into a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour enough color to make 2 cups; discard the remaining soda. Pour the cola mixture into a saucepan.
  • Bring the cola mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, then stir in the pineapple, cherries, cream cheese, and cherry gelatin until gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a mold or glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 66.7 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

BING CHERRY CONGEALED SALAD



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A creamy Bing cherry gelatin salad.

Provided by Niki Bice-Bey

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, drained, juice reserved
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (6 ounce) package cherry Jell-O®
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
6 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, combine reserved cherry juice and pineapple juice to equal 1 cup. Bring to boil, add gelatin and whisk together. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and blend together until smooth.
  • Add cola and beat until mixture becomes fluffy. Fold in cherries, pineapple, and nuts. Pour into molded container, chill 6 to 8 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

THE REAL COCA-COLA SALAD



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Make and share this The REAL Coca-Cola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathleen Maguire

Categories     Pineapple

Time 8h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 ounce) boxes cherry Jell-O
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (Drain; set juice aside)
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges (Drain; set juice aside)
1 (28 ounce) can dark pitted cherries (Drain; set juice aside)
12 ounces Coke
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Use Juices from fruit instead of water to make jello-- once it's hot, add Coke.
  • Put in Mixing bowl and add cream cheese, fruit, and nuts.
  • Pour into mold and allow it to set.

BING CHERRY SALAD



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For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.-Cindy Mahn, Huntley, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (16 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, juice reserved
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a bowl, whip juice with cream cheese. Stir in cherries, pineapple, whipped topping and marshmallows. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY COLA SALAD



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This tempting gelatin salad has a big cherry flavor and a fun zing from the cola. My two small children are always happy to see this salad on the table. We think it tastes great with or without the whipped topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups carbonated cola beverage
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in water. Add cola and pie filling; mix well. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate until firm. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

DARK CHERRY COLA SALAD



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I have been making this since I first got married! It is a wonderful jello salad that friends request often!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package dark cherry Jell-O (black cherry)
1 cup hot water
16 ounces cola
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into tiny cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can dark sweet cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

  • Dissolve jello in hot water.
  • Cool.
  • Add cola and refrigerate til gelatin is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in cherries, nuts and cream cheese.
  • Pour into jello mold and chill til completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 125.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 11.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh dark cherries for the best flavor. If fresh cherries are not available, you can use frozen unsweetened cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • If you don't have any maraschino cherries, you can use 1/4 cup of chopped red candied cherries.
  • Use a high-quality cola for the best flavor. Avoid using diet cola or cola that has been opened for a long time.
  • For a sweeter salad, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • For a tangier salad, add an extra 1/4 cup of vinegar.
  • If you don't have any pecans, you can use walnuts or almonds.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Dark cherry cola salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing salad, give this dark cherry cola salad a try.

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